Lahat ng Kabanata ng Rich Family's Substitute Sweetheart: Kabanata 861 - Kabanata 870

“Ellena.”The first person to notice Ellena was Madeline.The moment Madeline saw her, she immediately walked forward to greet her, her steps quick and somewhat anxious. The sound of her heels echoed softly against the polished floor of the funeral hall, disrupting the otherwise solemn atmosphere.Her face looked a little haggard, with faint shadows beneath her eyes, as if she had not rested well for several days. Her carefully applied makeup failed to conceal the exhaustion etched into her features. Even her usually elegant posture seemed slightly bent, as though an invisible burden had been weighing on her shoulders for a long time.However, Ellena did not feel that Madeline's haggard appearance was due to Jayden's death.Instead, she could tell at a glance that Madeline's exhaustion came from worry over Naomi's health. Naomi had always been Madeline's priority. Compared to that, Jayden's life or death no longer seemed to hold the sam

Naomi's ending today could be summed up in a single sentence.She had done too many wrong things, so she ended up with a tragic ending.However, even so, Ellena could not agree with Spencer's methods.No matter how Naomi had treated her in the past, Ellena's education and worldview made it impossible for her to accept what Spencer had done. She could not accept the idea of trading one life for another, nor could she accept the notion that someone had the right to decide who deserved to live or die.Life was not something that could be measured, compared, or exchanged.No one had the authority to stand above others and determine their fate.Even if that person was Spencer.Even if the person who had suffered was herself.She looked at Spencer steadily and sneered lightly."Do you want me to say thank you," Ellena asked coldly, "so that you can feel more at ease?"Her eyes were sharp and clear.There was not

Ellena looked at Twitter but did not see any news related to Naomi's death.She scrolled through the trending topics several times, her slender fingers moving slowly across the screen. Entertainment scandals, celebrity gossip, business news, and various social discussions occupied the trending page, yet there was nothing about the Smith family.Not even a single mention.It could also be because the Smith family did not publicize Naomi's death.Ralph was a person who loved his face. To a certain extent, he was still a bit old-fashioned and conservative.He cared deeply about the Smith family's reputation and image in society. Throughout the years, he had always tried his best to maintain the dignity and prestige of the family. In his eyes, the opinions of outsiders mattered greatly.Naomi died on the day of Jayden's funeral. It would not be good if news of this got out.Just after Grandfather’s funeral, the granddaughter was dea

Paul, who was on the other end of the phone, waited for a few seconds.When he didn't hear Ellena's reply, he assumed the news had caught her off guard.He called out cautiously, "President Smith?"His voice pulled Ellena back to reality.She blinked slowly, suppressing the thoughts that had begun to swirl in her mind.After a brief pause, she replied calmly,"There is no hurry."Her tone remained composed, making it impossible to tell what she was thinking."I will go online and take a look first."She preferred seeing the information herself before making any judgment.Only after understanding the entire situation would she decide what to do next."Okay."Paul did not say anything else.He knew Ellena's personality very well.Since she had decided to verify the news herself, there was no point saying anything further.After hanging up the phone, Ellena lowered it onto the coffee table for a moment.The room suddenly became unusually quiet.She sat silently for several seconds before

Ellena had just brought Elaine to the office when her phone rang.Seeing Martin's name on the screen, she answered immediately."Ellena, I've temporarily suppressed the news on the Internet."She froze for a brief moment. Relief flickered across her face before confusion quickly replaced it."You..."Before she could finish speaking, Martin interrupted gently."Edward contacted me. He asked me to suppress it."Ellena instinctively turned to look at Elaine, who was quietly playing with the plush toy she had brought from home. Not wanting her daughter to overhear, Ellena walked toward the window and lowered her voice."Edward contacted you?""Yes," Martin replied. "He called me last night."There was a brief pause before he added meaningfully, "He also told me to tell you not to worry."A bitter smile tugged at the corner of Ellena's lips."Yes... not worry." Her voice carried an unmistakable trace of sarcasm. "How could I possibly worry?"The words sounded calm, but the resentment she